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These companion study guides foster opportunities for conversation and critical thinking. A great question to ask at the end of every segment: “What did that person (or group of people) do to connect with other people?”
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“Huntsville, Alabama” K-5 Study Guide
THE STORY BEHIND “ROCKET CITY”
1. What is Huntsville Alabama’s biggest claim to fame?
2. What makes the Saturn V special?
3. How many men did Alex McCool help put on the moon?
4. The US Space and Rocket Center is home to what children’s program that trains future astronauts?
Did You Know: Dr. Barnhart, the Executive Director of the Space and Rocket museum is a retired Navy Captain and one of the first ten women in the United States assigned to duty on Navy ships. She commanded 5 units.
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FOOD WITH SOUL, FROM A STRIP MALL
1. What is the name of the restaurant?
2. Greta starts cooking at 6am. What does she cook first?
3. What traditional soul food dish is featured?
4. Miss G’s is an example of a restaurant that is a part of the community. What makes this so?
GYM CLASS FINALLY GETS FUN
1. The brewery is located in a unique location, what was the building originally?
Fun Fact: the building was going to be torn down but they decided to save it and turn it into a great community entertainment space. A good example of Re-purposing old buildings.
STEP BACK IN TIME AT THE “JEWEL ON THE MOUNTAIN”
1. This historical park features life from what era?
2. How do you make butter?
3. When you make butter in a jar what is left after the butter forms?
4. How many volunteers does Burritt on the Mountain have?
5. How many Rosenwald schools were built in the South?
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GET UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH THE LOCAL ART SCENE
1. What types of businesses and people do you find at Lowe Mill Arts?
2. How does David describe his very unique maps?
3. What is special about the handmade guitars?
4. What special knowledge does Danny use to build his guitars?
5. Lowe Mill is dedicated to the local arts and goods. Why is it important to support local artists and businesses?
Fun Fact: Danny’s first job with NASA was riding in a truck helping to transport the Hubble Space Telescope across the United States. 2020 marks the telescopes 30th anniversary in space! It even has its own official Instagram account @nasahubble with 3M followers.
Activities
Make Ice Cream, in a Mason Jar https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/09/at-home/virus-make-ice-cream-in-a-mason- jar.html?referringSource=articleShare
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Answer Key
THE STORY BEHIND “ROCKET CITY”
1. It is where the NASA created the 3. 12 rockets for their space program 4. Space Camp 2. A rocket that first brought astronauts to the moon
FOOD WITH SOUL, FROM A STRIP MALL
1. G’s Country Kitchen 3. Fried Chicken 2. Beans and greens 4. Everyone is treated the same when they walk through the door
GYM CLASS FINALLY GETS FUN
1. An old gymnasium
STEP BACK IN TIME AT THE “JEWEL ON THE MOUNTAIN”
1. Alabama life in the 1800’s 4. 800 2. Shake heavy cream in a jar 5. Over 5,000 3. Buttermilk
GET UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH THE LOCAL ART SCENE
1. Artists, independent businesses, and 4. Testing rockets or Rocket Science shops 5. When you buy local you support your 2. “Plausible fictitious maps or real maps own community and the people who live of fake places” in it. 3. Each one is unique
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